Let’s explore social events in Stoke-on-Trent, UK happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Stoke-on-Trent where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Stoke-on-Trent
Weekly Origami in Macclesfield
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: The Redwillow Bar
Join us for a relaxing and creative evening at our Origami Society in Macclesfield! Whether you’re a seasoned folder or a complete beginner, our welcoming community is the perfect place to unwind, chat, and make new friends.
Origami is not only a beautiful art form but also a great way to enhance your wellness. It can help reduce stress, improve mental health, and promote relaxation. No previous (…)
Acton and Nantwich
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Acton car park
5.5 mile walk along canal towpaths, pavements, riverside tracks and field paths. Dogs welcome.(…)
Lesbian and Bi Women’s Social Group
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Bridgewater House
This is our regular get together for lesbian and bi women. Meet others for a friendly chat over a coffee and make new friends. We are an informal group support by the Body Positive LGBT+ service Technicolour and meet on the first and third Thursday of the month in Crewe.
If you are interested please contact Sandy for an introductory chat on 01270 653150 or [email protected](…)
A PIRATE VOYAGE – adventure on the high seas
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Gumshoe Comics, Crewe Market Hall
Set sail in a dnd adventure on the high seas
Prefect for new or experienced players.
£5 per player, everything you need to play will be provided. Great for new players. Bring a level 3 character or choose from one of our pre generated ones
https://ddb.ac/campaigns/join/4311350544871705(…)
Learn to Dance! Ceroc Dance Classes
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Nantwich Civic Hall, Market Street, Nantwich, CW5 5DG
Embark on a dance adventure like no other with Ceroc! 💃🕺 Dive into the vibrant world of Ceroc dancing, where every step is a celebration of rhythm, connection, and pure joy. Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned pro, Ceroc welcomes dancers of all levels with open arms.
Experience the thrill of mastering new moves while grooving to an eclectic mix of music – from classic hits to modern b(…)
Sunset Spa Experience | The LSM Club
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Manor House hotel & Spa
[RSVP Via The LSM Club App Now](http://www.mobileapp.app/to/V2O0PrZ?ref=mam)
**Become an [LSM Club](https://www.thelsmclub.com/membership) member today and get up to 20% off all tickets**
We are excited to invite our members to join us for an exclusive evening at the Manor Hotel’s renowned Sunset Spa Sessions. Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in tranquility as you (…)
Dungeons & Dragons RPG nights
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Tritex Games
Dungeons and Dragons roleplaying gaming nights every Wednesday. We have at least 4 gaming tables for 6 to 8 players and DMs and staff on hand to teach you to play if you are new. All are welcome from beginner to advanced player 13+. Character sheets can be created in store and we can lend some dice if needed. Characters are created on a point buy system (start at level 2 – 5.0 rules) if you need h(…)
Danebridge and Ludd’s Church from Gradbach
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Gradbach car park
Ludd’s Church which is an unusual geological fault near the River Dane is always a popular destination, this time joined with a walk along the River to Danebridge returning via Forest Wood back to the start.
Please take LOTS of pictures and upload them to this Meetup page so everyone can see how much fun you had.
Well behaved dogs are welcome but must be put on a lead near to livestock and shoul(…)
Free Meditation & Yoga – Join us on Saturdays at 3.30pm
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: St George Chamber
Welcome to weekly Sahaja Yoga meditation meetings hosted by Yulia, Marius & friends. Sahaja Yoga Meditation is natural, easy, and effortless and all our classes are free.
Join us on Saturdays @ 3.30pm @ 31 Merrial St, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Newcastle ST5 2AE.
PARKING:
Midway car park for £1 in the evenings, less than 2 mins walk to the venue.
Alternatively, you can find free car parking spaces a(…)
Crown Wharf Meet Up – Rpgs, Wargaming, Board Games & Card Games
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Crown Wharf
6pm till late
We will be upstairs in their beautiful boardroom, and they have a great selection of food and drink.
Games currently being played
Starter set D&D 5e, Call of Cthulhu 7e, Retro Board games & Card games.
Games we are going to play soon: Blood Bowl, Bolt Action, Warmachine, Warhammer 40 & AOS, Terminator RPG, Alien RPG, KonaSoba TTRPG, D&D 5e Campaign plus more.
Looking for a game?
W(…)
Speed Dating // Alderley Edge // 30-50
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Drum & Monkey, Alderley Edge
We are hosting an evening of Speed Dating at **Drum & Monkey**, based conveniently near **Alderley Edge Train Station** with free parking available at the venue.
*Please be informed that in order to attend the event, [you must purchase a ticket](http://tablesapp.co.uk/). Please understand that RSVPing on Meetup does not count as a booking.*
This will be a fun event for women looking to meet men,(…)
THURSDAY EVENING RUN (6PM)
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: bramhall hall
If you RSVP, please DM me your number and I will add you to the WhatsApp chat!💬
**MEET AT THE WHITE GATES AT THE ENTRANCE OF BRAMHALL PARK @ 6PM**
6pm – 6:15pm – Intro and warm-up
6:15 – 6:45 – 4/5k run, finishing in the park at the gates (approx. 30 mins)
If you need help finding the meet-up point or just want to stay in the loop of what sessions will be on, follow us @zenrunclubb 🙂
See you (…)
The Alexandra
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: The Alexandra
Nexr meetup – the Alexandra.
This has been newly refurbished so will be intereting to see how it looks.
Hope to see you guys down there!
195 Northgate Rd, Edgeley, Stockport SK3 9NJ(…)
Burton Board Games Evening
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Books and Banter
Hi Everyone,
A quick housekeeping note: to make your £1 per attendee payment please follow this link: [https://www.paypal.me/aligib/1](https://www.paypal.me/aligib/1)
When paying for multiple attendees in one go you can change the value of 1 at the end of the URL to the number of people that you’re paying for.
If you are sending payment intended for multiple dates through the above link please (…)
Exploring Scotland in a Motorhome
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Stockport Masonic Guildhall
Exploring Scotland in a motorhome over six days is a fantastic way to experience the country’s natural beauty and cultural highlights at your own pace. I am travelling in a motorhome with a friend and we are looking for two more like minded people. Here’s a 6-day itinerary starting from Manchester:
Day 1: Manchester to Loch Lomond
Morning: Start your journey early from Manchester and head north.(…)
Create & Craft Creative Society
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: The Godless Place
Ticket link – [Tickets ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-craft-creative-society-tickets-976022297967?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios)
I am so excited to announce the next one of our monthly Create & Craft Society. This is an exclusive group with the same people monthly!
Welcome to the Create & Craft Craft Societyevent!
l am so excited to announce the begining of our monthly (…)
The Midnight Feast
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Hops & Boogie
For our next meetup we’ll be discussing ‘The Midnight Feast’ by Lucy Foley in the lovely Hops & Boogie.
Goodreads link:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199743738-the-midnight-feast
We will provide discussion questions, but as always it’s an informal event so feel free to bring along any questions you’d like to discuss.
Description:
‘A revenge thriller set at The Manor resort on the Dorset C(…)
Mindfulness in Armitage, Rugeley: for stress free living
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Armitage Village Hall
This workshop will be exploring how you can bring mindfulness into your life on an every day basis.
Each week we will…
Learn how to: –
Reduce stress and anxiety
Sleep better.
Be happier and more content.
Let go of negative thoughts.
Live life in the present moment.
Plus much, much more.
* Cost only £10 (payable on the day)
* We will be meeting in the meeting room of the village hall(…)
Mindfulness in Armitage, Rugeley : For a stress free and happy life
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Armitage Village Hall
Weekly class
These sessions will be exploring how you can bring mindfulness into your life on an every day basis.
Each week we will…
Learn how to: –
Meditate
Reduce stress and anxiety
Sleep better.
Be happier and more content.
Let go of negative thoughts.
Become happier
Live life in the present moment.
Plus much, much more.
* Cost only £10 (payable on the day)
* We will be meeting i(…)
Wed Evening Walk Stretford 4 Sep
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: undefined
**\*\*\*PLEASE NOTE THAT MOST MEMBERS OF THIS GROUP ARE NOT ON MEETUP HENCE THERE WILL BE FEW ATTENDEES LISTED HERE. REST ASSURED THAT ALL WALKS ARE WELL ATTENDED\*\*\***
The final Wednesday Evening Walk of the season will commence in vibrant Stretford, go out to the very excellent Chorlton before returning to Stretford.
We will assemble outside the old Royal Mail depot on Lacy Street Stretford.(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
One of the best ways to meet new people at social events in Stoke-on-Trent is by choosing a common theme or interest. If you like movies, why not go see a screening with people who also like movies! Then you already have something to talk about. Or if you’re into coffee or beer, a Coffee and Beer Garden Meet and Greet could be perfect for you. And keep in mind that smaller group settings can be less intimidating and easier to start conversations in.
Another thing that might worry you is introductions. Some people aren’t as keen on introducing themselves and others worry or get nervous about it. Why not level the playing field and go to an event where everyone is expected to introduce themselves and talk? It could be a networking event, an acting class, a singles event, or a book club. Not only are people looking to introduce themselves at these events but they’re also there to make friends.
Our final tip is on the age of the people you are going to meet. If you have your heart set on meeting people close to your own age, then research events so that you can find your chosen demographic. At the same time, we want to encourage you not to limit yourself. An age gap doesn’t necessarily mean a disconnect and the great thing about different age groups is that they can learn from each other!
You can find even more events in Stoke-on-Trent on Stoke.gov.uk, Visitstoke.co.uk, or Stokesentinel.co.uk.
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Discos for Grown ups 70s 80s & 90s disco party – STOKE Kings Hall
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: King’s Hall
The legendary Discos for Grown ups pop-up 70s 80s and 90 disco party is coming back to the Kings Hall, Stoke for more disco fun!
BABAO 2024
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Keele University Events and Conferencing
BABAO’s 25th Annual Conference, hosted by Keele University
Breathwork Soundscape Journey Sandon Hall
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Sandon Hall
An inner journey using the powerful tools of the breath and sound vibration.
Stillmarillion live at Eleven Stoke on trent
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Eleven
Strictly over 18
Mark Stanways Kingdom of Madness : Classic Magnum live Eleven Stoke
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Eleven
Kingdom of Madness with all the classic Magnum tracks live at Eleven
dook club #80
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: OOAKK
Join us for dook club, the no pressure book club.
Anyone is welcome to chat about what they’ve read or want to read.
Sound Bath Stone – The Ishta Centre
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: The Ishta Centre
We welcome you to join us for a deep healing relaxation using ancient sacred instruments.
St Mark’s Church Presents: An Evening Of Song With Denise & Stefan
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: St Marks
Join the award-winning stars of Britain’s got Talent Denise Leigh and Stefan Andrusyschyn for an evening of song at the ‘Potters Cathedral.’
REWIRE & RISE: A healing ceremony of sound, reiki and your highest self
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: Alsager URC Church
Immerse yourself into a powerful healing experience with therapeutic sound, reiki, highest self activation & empowerment! REWIRE & RISE!
The Sweetest Feeling Show. Top Of The Pops Band
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Baddeley Green Working Mens
The Sweetest Feeling Show band floor fillers from motown, soul 70’s & 80’s. Something for everyone great night to be had.
dook club #79
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: BottleCraft
Join us for dook club, the no pressure book club. Anyone is welcome to chat about what they’ve read or want to read.
Walk With Alpaca’s
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Alpaca View
Walking with Alpaca’s, visit the Chicken’s and Ducks on the farm. All funds go to Brain Tumour Research
Seat At The Table
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 5th
◦ Where: The Carlton
Seat At The Table, the network for men that want to win.
Essential 80’s Tribute Band
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 7th
◦ Where: Crown Hotel Stone
Get ready to rock out to all the essential hits from the 80s with our amazing tribute band – it’s gonna be totally rad!
Emergency First Aid at Work & Emergency Paediatric First Aid
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 4th
◦ Where: Congleton Leisure Centre
Emergency First Aid at Work & Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Stoke-on-Trent Job Fair – Stoke-on-Trent Career Fair (Employer Registration)
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 3rd
◦ Where: Stoke-on-Trent
Discover Tomorrow’s Talent
OUR TRACE
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Baddeley Green Working Mens
Our Trace outrageous, funny, talented, BGT runner up don’t miss it along with a great singer Cliff Thomas
Both award winning acts
Moving & Handling Train The Trainer
◦ When: Monday, Sep 2nd
◦ Where: Caring For Care Limited
The course is run over 2 days. Day 1 is Face to Face, Day 2 is Zoom
Unified Dating Gay – Meet Singles in Stoke-on-Trent (Ages 28+)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 6th
◦ Where: Stoke-on-Trent
Book your place on this offline in person drinks event and easily connect with new people in your area!